PHOTO Album: The colours of Holi

Forgetting all rancour and old grievances, people from all walks of life exchanged hugs and embraces wishing "Happy Holi" as unseen hands squirted them with a well-timed coloured water spray.

The spirit of jollity reigned supreme as politicians and commoners mingled with each other on the occasion. Water-filled balloons were hurtled down from rooftops and balconies as cries of Holi hai reverberated the streets which presented a riot of colours.

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Image: People apply coloured powder to a woman's face as they celebrate HoliPhotographs: Amit Dave/Reuters